How far is Ketchikan, AK, from Columbia, SC?
The distance between Columbia (Columbia Metropolitan Airport) and Ketchikan (Ketchikan International Airport) is 2814 miles / 4528 kilometers / 2445 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Columbia (CAE) to Ketchikan (KTN) is 3470 miles / 5585 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 71 hours 16 minutes.
Columbia Metropolitan Airport – Ketchikan International Airport
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Distance from Columbia to Ketchikan
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Columbia to Ketchikan. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 2813.526 miles
- 4527.931 kilometers
- 2444.887 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 2808.464 miles
- 4519.784 kilometers
- 2440.488 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Columbia to Ketchikan?
The estimated flight time from Columbia Metropolitan Airport to Ketchikan International Airport is 5 hours and 49 minutes.
What is the time difference between Columbia and Ketchikan?
The time difference between Columbia and Ketchikan is 4 hours. Ketchikan is 4 hours behind Columbia.
Flight carbon footprint between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN)
On average, flying from Columbia to Ketchikan generates about 312 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 312 kilograms equals 688 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Columbia to Ketchikan
See the map of the shortest flight path between Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) and Ketchikan International Airport (KTN).
Airport information
| Origin | Columbia Metropolitan Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Columbia, SC |
| Country: | United States  |
| IATA Code: | CAE |
| ICAO Code: | KCAE |
| Coordinates: | 33°56′19″N, 81°7′10″W |
| Destination | Ketchikan International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Ketchikan, AK |
| Country: | United States |
| IATA Code: | KTN |
| ICAO Code: | PAKT |
| Coordinates: | 55°21′19″N, 131°42′38″W |